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health-and-medicine2 years ago•2 min saved

"Engineers Invent Vibrating Pill That Tricks Brain into Feeling Full to Combat Obesity"

MIT scientists have developed a vibrating pill designed to combat obesity by simulating the sensation of fullness. The pill works by stimulating the stomach's mechanoreceptors, which send signals to the brain to produce hormones that reduce hunger and enhance digestion. In animal tests, it reduced food consumption by 40%. The pill, powered by a silver oxide battery, vibrates upon reaching the stomach, and researchers are optimistic about its cost-effective production and scalability. Human trials and safety assessments are the next steps for this innovative approach to weight loss.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

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health-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"MIT's Vibrating Pill Promises Up to 40% Reduction in Food Intake, Shows Promise in Weight Loss Study"

MIT scientists have developed a vibrating capsule designed to help reduce food consumption by simulating the sensation of fullness, similar to the effect of drinking water before a meal. The capsule works by stimulating mechanoreceptors that signal the brain to produce hormones associated with satiety and digestion. In animal tests, it reduced food intake by about 40%. The technology offers a potential non-surgical, cost-effective alternative to current obesity treatments like GLP-1s. The capsule is powered by a silver oxide battery and is activated by stomach acid. Safety and production scalability are the next steps, along with plans for human trials.

via TechCrunch|

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